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lauraa_berger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death of parent
gabyscozylibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I discovered this book after watching Maxton Hall on Amazon Prime.
The books are originally written in German and haven’t been published in English yet. I read the Spanish version and it was pretty fun to read.
This book has one of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers. 😍
The author did a great job at delivering all the angst that comes with it. I devoured it all: the forbidden love, the tension, the character arcs, the glamour, the drama! Everything about it delivered all the teenage romcom feels! 💌
I watched the show first and became obsessed with it! 🤭
Reading the book afterward felt like being let in on a secret, since I learned more things about the characters that weren’t in the show. Reading Ruby’s and James’s POV’S made me appreciate and love them even more! 🥹
Noticing all the little details and differences was so much fun. I think they did an amazing job with the show in keeping true to the book and I’m happy with the things they added, like James drawing Ruby! (One of my favorite scenes). 🫶🏽
What a ride of emotions. I was giggling and kicking my feet, I was screaming, crying (figuratively lol), and had all sorts of emotions with this book. 😫
The ending was heartbreaking and it made me so upset. 😭
I am excited to continue the other books now! James Beaufort needs to redeem himself A LOT, so I’m scared for what’s to come. (I’m still obsessed with him though 🚩😍).
You’ll love this book if you enjoy:
💌 enemies to lovers
💌 forbidden romance
💌 prestigious school romance
💌 popular, rich guy / quiet, smart girl
My Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.25/5
Spice:
🌶️🌶️ 2/5
<Spoiler> why did James not go to Ruby’s house like in the show at the end?? 🙁 I actually preferred that ending over the one in the book. My guess is that in book 2 he’ll confess going to her house first but didn’t want to bother her with his pain so he left to go to a party to get drunk and high to forget. 😭😫
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
bookthief7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism
Moderate: Homophobia, Vomit, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Outing
tessamcevan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
bookworm505's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Violence and Pregnancy
julee_melii's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Addiction and Pregnancy
beevivi's review against another edition
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy
booksplantsandchai's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pregnancy
ulia_do's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
schenajja's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Drug use, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent